Charleston’s haunted history runs deeper than its cobblestone streets and historic graveyards. From the shadowy corners of the Old City Jail to the spine-chilling corridors of Southern Screams, the Lowcountry harbors supernatural experiences that promise heart-pounding terror.
Brave souls seeking paranormal encounters can explore Boonehall Fright Nights and the Charleston Haunted Jail Tour, where centuries of ghostly legends converge in this coastal city’s most bone-chilling attractions.
Dare to explore Charleston’s most terrifying haunted experiences!
Featured Haunted Houses in Charleston
Boonehall Fright Nights
What to Expect
Haunted attraction set across historic plantation grounds
Description
Boonehall Fright Nights transforms the historic plantation grounds into a multi-zone haunted experience featuring immersive horror scenarios through crumbling remains and dark wooded areas. Visitors navigate through scorched landscapes encountering terrifying live actors and nightmarish environments that blur the lines between reality and nightmare.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Boonehall Fright Nights
Charleston Haunted Jail Tour
What to Expect
Exclusive access to historic jail's original ground-level spaces
Description
Nighttime ghost tour exploring Charleston's infamous Old City Jail, a historic site that operated from 1802 to 1939. Guests walk through original ground-floor cells and hallways, hearing chilling stories about notorious prisoners like serial killer Lavinia Fisher while experiencing the preserved conditions of 19th-century incarceration.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Charleston Haunted Jail Tour
Southern Screams (North Charleston)
What to Expect
Lantern-guided navigation through pitch-black haunted spaces
Description
Southern Screams transforms Holy City Brewing into an immersive haunted house experience where visitors navigate dark corridors with only a single lantern. Their unique 'Behind the Screams' backstage tour offers rare behind-the-scenes access, including creator Q&As and limited-edition merchandise for haunt enthusiasts seeking a deeper dive into the attraction's production.
Where: North Charleston | More Info: Southern Screams